IDF Spokesman: We can't elaborate on operation to recover Itay Svirsky's body to protect the forces

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.

Terror group's leaders instruct those holding hostages captive in Gaza to 'tighten' living conditions of the captives and 'neutralize' them if rescue appears close at hand.

The body of hostage Itai Svirsky, who was kidnapped on October 7, has been recovered from the Gaza Strip, it was cleared for publication Wednesday evening.

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari revealed footage of the conditions in which six hostages who were murdered during the summer were held.

<p>President Isaac Herzog commented on the recovery of the body of Itay Svirsky: "Our hearts this evening, are with the family of Itay Svirsky, whose body was recovered in a complex and courageous operation by the IDF, the Shin Bet, and the security forces. Michal and I had the privilege of knowing Itay’s parents, Orit and Rafi, who were brutally murdered on October 7.</p><p>"Out of this deep pain and sorrow, I hope the family will find comfort in the ability to lay Itay to rest with dignity, granting him eternal peace. In this difficult time, I extend our condolences to Merav, Yonatan, and Yuval, Itay's siblings, to the family, and to the community of Be'eri. "</p><p>He added: "I reiterate my urgent call to act swiftly for the return of all the hostages. It is our moral and ethical duty to bring our brothers and sisters home."</p>

Noa Argamani, who was held in captivity for part of the time with Itay Svirsky, lamented his death: 'We didn't think for a moment that this is how you would return to Israel.'

<p>Earlier today (Wednesday), with the intelligence direction of the ISA and IDF, the IAF conducted a precise strike on senior Hamas terrorists who were involved in terrorist activities in the Humanitarian area in Khan Yunis. Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, suggesting the presence of weaponry in the area.</p><p>Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.</p>